Criteria
By Criteria Corp.
Criteria Corp is a West Hollywood, California–based SaaS talent-assessment company founded in 2006 with a mission to democratize access to science-based pre-employment assessments for businesses of all sizes. Its flagship platform, HireSelect, provides a wide range of assessments, including cognitive ability, personality, emotional intelligence, risk tolerance, and game-based evaluations, as well as video interviewing and team development tools. Criteria serves more than 4,000 customers in over 60 countries and has delivered upwards of 60 million assessments. The company has expanded both organically and through strategic acquisitions, including Revelian in 2020 and the video-interviewing platform Alcami in 2021. With at least $64.5 million in investment raised, Criteria's validated assessment tools are aimed at reducing hiring bias and improving outcomes such as employee retention, time-to-hire, and overall workforce quality.
Criteria was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company emerged with the goal of democratizing talent assessment by making scientifically validated pre-employment tests accessible to businesses of all sizes. Over the years, Criteria has become a key player in the hiring and HR technology space.
In 2019, Criteria received a significant growth investment from Sumeru Equity Partners, which has helped the company expand its global reach and accelerate product development. While the specific valuation remains private, the backing signals confidence in Criteria’s long-term vision and profitability.
Criteria offers a comprehensive suite of pre-employment assessments, including cognitive aptitude, personality, emotional intelligence, risk assessments, and skills-based tests. The platform is built on psychometric science and includes features such as customizable testing, real-time results, integration with applicant tracking systems, and candidate-friendly interfaces.
In 2020, Criteria acquired Revelian, an Australian-based talent assessment company, to expand its global presence and deepen its test portfolio. This acquisition enabled the company to offer a broader range of tests and enter new international markets.
Criteria continues to evolve its platform with features such as game-based assessments, video interviewing tools, AI-driven insights, and improved reporting capabilities. These additions support better decision-making and enhance the overall candidate experience.
Criteria is committed to fairness, objectivity, and innovation in hiring. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration. It emphasizes the ethical use of assessments and data to support unbiased hiring practices.
Criteria serves thousands of companies across a variety of sectors, including healthcare, finance, education, manufacturing, and technology. Its customer base ranges from startups to enterprise-level businesses. The platform is known for helping clients improve hiring quality, reduce bias, and increase employee retention.
